Browse published episodes from Pastor Joe Wickman in New Life Ministries Podcast.
Apr 7, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York
Many people don’t understand the importance and power of baptism as a next step for followers of Jesus Christ. Is it really necessary? Who can and can't be baptized, and what is its purpose? How will I know I'm ready? In part two of "EMPTY", Pastor Joe
Mar 31, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York
Whether we're new to faith in Jesus or we've been following Him for a long time, there is always room to grow! In order to have a truly FULL life, we have to first be emptied of sin. How does that happen? How can we be confident not in ourselves, but in J
Mar 24, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York
Looking at one situation from different perspectives can change everything. Sometimes we have a very narrow view of something that keeps us from seeing the full picture. As we follow Jesus' journey to the cross, it's important that we don't just think abo
Mar 3, 2024 7:00 AM America/New_York
We make hundreds of decisions every day that can impact our lives for better or for worse. Each decision we make is a test that provides an opportunity for us to either opt into God’s plan for us, or choose our own. How do we ensure that we aren't falli
Feb 18, 2024 7:00 AM America/New_York
We were all created with natural physical appetites. Most of them are good! But even good appetites and desires can become twisted - because no matter how much we satisfy them, they always recharge and demand “more”! So how do we keep our physical des
Feb 4, 2024 7:00 AM America/New_York
Most of us have dreams, ambitions, and goals for the time we have on earth - but how many of them will truly matter in 100 years? When was the last time we paused to reflect on what we're trying to accomplish, and how those things impact not just ourselve
Jan 28, 2024 7:00 AM America/New_York
Living by faith and putting our trust in God is not something we can simply put on auto-pilot. If we’re not mindful and don’t intentionally choose to live each day by faith, we can end up living as functional atheists. So how do we keep our faith aliv
Jan 21, 2024 7:00 AM America/New_York
Living in the past and staying stuck there is not a healthy way to go about our lives - but what about taking time to reflect on where we've been and how we got to where we are now? How can we use our past to shape our future in a purposeful way? In part
Jan 14, 2024 7:00 AM America/New_York
Love is one of the most important aspects of life - if not the MOST important! But there are so many ways we can miss out - on receiving God's love for us, on loving others well, and even loving ourselves. In what order do these things happen? How can 'do
Jan 7, 2024 7:00 AM America/New_York
This world will naturally pull us in a million different directions, distracting us from God's purpose for our life. If we're not careful, we can let everything around us take control! How do we fight against it? In part one of "Get Your Life Back", inspi
Dec 31, 2023 7:00 AM America/New_York
When life gets dark and our circumstances overwhelm us to a point of feeling hopeless, where can we turn? Are we able to create light on our own, or do we need to find a source of light outside of ourselves to move us forward? In this special New Year's M
Dec 23, 2023 1:00 PM America/New_York
Many of us want to know what we're made for and what we're supposed to be doing with our life, and we probably want it to be filled with ONLY joy and peace - none of the tough stuff. But what if God has a different way of doing things? What can Jesus teac
Dec 10, 2023 7:00 AM America/New_York
Authority is a word that may give us different emotional responses based on whether that power is used for good or for bad. In a world where we need guidance and wisdom in so many ways, where can we find loving authority that will never take advantage of
Dec 3, 2023 7:00 AM America/New_York
During every season of life, it's important to ask ourselves what is GREAT in our life. Not great as in wonderful or good, but what looms LARGE? What is impacting us the most powerfully? And what do we do when those things make us feel hopeless, helpless,
Nov 19, 2023 7:00 AM America/New_York
When we look around at the brokenness of this world, it can be easy to get discouraged. There are so many different types of hurt and trouble that we face in our relationships, jobs, families, and beyond. Is there any hope for restoration? What do we do w
Nov 12, 2023 7:00 AM America/New_York
We may hear people say things like "and then I found God", or "I found God when I..." - but what if it's the other way around? In part three of "Come As You Are", Pastor Joe teaches us that from the beginning of time God is the one who has been seeking us
Nov 5, 2023 7:00 AM America/New_York
The Bible teaches us that God has a plan and direction for our life once we start following Jesus... but how are we supposed to find out what it is? Once we begin our faith journey, what happens next? In part two of "Come As You Are", Pastor Joe teaches u
Oct 29, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
Many of us have tried really hard to change things in our life - patterns, relationships, personal goals, etc - only to discover that we just don’t have what it takes. It can be frustrating to want to be better or to figure out what this life is really
Oct 22, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
Church should always be a safe place for people to learn, heal, and connect with others. But what happens when people in the church cause others harm? What about when leaders in the church use their power to deeply hurt people? In the finale of "Scary Chu
Oct 8, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
When we open the Bible we see some pretty gruesome passages about animal sacrifice, drinking Jesus' blood, and eating His flesh... what are we supposed to DO with all that? Does God require things of that nature in order for us to be saved? In part two of
Oct 1, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
In a world with so many different religions, ideologies, and contradicting belief systems to choose from, how do we know which are helpful and which are harmful? How can we tell if we or our loved ones are involved in a cult? Could New Life be considered
Sep 24, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
When we commit our life to Jesus by putting our faith in Him as our Savior and Lord, we automatically become influencers in this world. If every Christian influences others for Christ - either positively or negatively - how do we make sure we're on the po
Sep 17, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
We may think that sharing the good news about Jesus is just for pastors or people in full time ministry. But if that were the case, many people would never hear the truth about God's love! So what part can WE play in being influencers to those around us?
Sep 3, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
Influencers are people we recognize as having power over people in a certain way. We often think that it's only OTHER people who can do this - but what about US? Does what you do and say really impact those around you? Um... yeah! Discover the reach of YO